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In the process of preparing a grant or other sponsored award proposal, researchers frequently need to include university business information and reports, or refer to university rates to construct an accurate budget. This essential information is provided here for easy reference.
University information essential to preparing grant and other sponsored award proposals has been divided into categories to make it easier to access. Read more about what is contained in each category below and quickly navigate to the page hosting the information you need.
If salary and wages are part of the budget, then fringe benefits must be included. This page provides fringe benefits rates and formulas to help you calculate your fringe benefit budget, or you can download the budget calculator template to automatically calculate fringe benefits.
Check this page for a complete listing of USC identification numbers (EIN, DUNS, CAGE code, etc.), addresses, signatories, auditors and other business details.
Visit this page for guidance on budgeting facilities and administration costs (indirect costs), and view our current list of negotiated rates.
Look here for information about the South Carolina Research Foundation, a USC-affiliated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, including the Board of Directors membership and background information.
Refer to this page when you need to access USC financial statements or A-133 audit statements to attach to your sponsored award proposal.
This page provides a comprehensive overview of managing research data, with links to guidance information, sample data management plans and a data management planning tool.